He rushed away on serious business. It was a huge mistake to let old Gloucester live after we blinded him. Wherever he goes, he inspires compassion and people turn against us. I think Edmund went off to kill him, to put him out of his blind misery. And also to find out the size of the enemy army.

OSWALD

I must needs after him, madam, with my letter.

OSWALD

I have to follow him and give him the letter.

REGAN

Our troops set forth tomorrow. Stay with us.

The ways are dangerous.

REGAN

Our troops are deployed tomorrow. Stay with us tonight. It’s dangerous out there.